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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 970.76 and 415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 970.76 and 415.49 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 970.76 = 415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/970.76 = 415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 970.76 × 415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 403,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,337.26/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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