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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 968.13 and 508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 968.13 and 508.98 is: 762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 968.13 = 508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/968.13 = 508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 968.13 × 508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 492,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,758.81/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.62

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