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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.20, 968.94 and 569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.20, 968.94 and 569.34 is: 853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.20 : 968.94 = 569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.20/968.94 = 569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.20x = 968.94 × 569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.20x = 551,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,656.30/646.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.69

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