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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 968.58 and 594.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 968.58 and 594.83 is: 891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 968.58 = 594.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/968.58 = 594.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 968.58 × 594.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 576,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,135.60/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.74

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