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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.23, 969.35 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.23, 969.35 and 509.12 is: 763.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.23 : 969.35 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.23/969.35 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.23x = 969.35 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.23x = 493,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,508.08/646.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.67

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