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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.25, 968.49 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.25, 968.49 and 402.03 is: 602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.25 : 968.49 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.25/968.49 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.25x = 968.49 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.25x = 389,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,362.03/646.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.50

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