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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.10, 968.02 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.10, 968.02 and 440 is: 659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.10 : 968.02 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.10/968.02 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.10x = 968.02 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.10x = 425,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,928.80/646.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.23

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