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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 969.18 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 969.18 and 371.64 is: 557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 969.18 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/969.18 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 969.18 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 360,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,186.06/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.49

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