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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 970.11 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 970.11 and 401.88 is: 603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 970.11 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/970.11 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 970.11 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 389,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,867.81/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.38

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