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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.22, 967.62 and 538.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.22, 967.62 and 538.58 is: 806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.22 : 967.62 = 538.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.22/967.62 = 538.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.22x = 967.62 × 538.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.22x = 521,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,140.78/646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.44

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