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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.09, 969.20 and 402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.09, 969.20 and 402.41 is: 603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.09 : 969.20 = 402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.09/969.20 = 402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.09x = 969.20 × 402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.09x = 390,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,017.69/646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.66

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