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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.09, 968.27 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.09, 968.27 and 316.52 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.09 : 968.27 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.09/968.27 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.09x = 968.27 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.09x = 306,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,476.82/646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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