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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.09, 969.51 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.09, 969.51 and 448.58 is: 673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.09 : 969.51 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.09/969.51 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.09x = 969.51 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.09x = 434,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,902.80/646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.13

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