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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.13, 968.71 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.13, 968.71 and 332.99 is: 499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.13 : 968.71 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.13/968.71 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.13x = 968.71 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.13x = 322,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,570.74/646.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.24

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