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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 968.91 and 415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 968.91 and 415.23 is: 622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 968.91 = 415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/968.91 = 415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 968.91 × 415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 402,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,320.50/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.71

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