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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.17, 969.45 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.17, 969.45 and 317.31 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.17 : 969.45 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.17/969.45 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.17x = 969.45 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.17x = 307,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,616.18/646.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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