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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.17, 970.16 and 616.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.17, 970.16 and 616.81 is: 926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.17 : 970.16 = 616.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.17/970.16 = 616.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.17x = 970.16 × 616.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.17x = 598,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,404.39/646.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.08

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