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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.09, 969.21 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.09, 969.21 and 299.44 is: 449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.09 : 969.21 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.09/969.21 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.09x = 969.21 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.09x = 290,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,220.24/646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.19

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