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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 970.02 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 970.02 and 402.90 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 970.02 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/970.02 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 970.02 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 390,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,821.06/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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