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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.26, 968.10 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.26, 968.10 and 316.56 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.26 : 968.10 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.26/968.10 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.26x = 968.10 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.26x = 306,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,461.74/646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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