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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.19, 969.57 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.19, 969.57 and 281.18 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.19 : 969.57 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.19/969.57 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.19x = 969.57 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.19x = 272,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,623.69/646.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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