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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.10, 969.15 and 386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.10, 969.15 and 386.90 is: 580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.10 : 969.15 = 386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.10/969.15 = 386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.10x = 969.15 × 386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.10x = 374,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,964.14/646.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.35

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