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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.26, 969.69 and 554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.26, 969.69 and 554.76 is: 832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.26 : 969.69 = 554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.26/969.69 = 554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.26x = 969.69 × 554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.26x = 537,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,945.22/646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.40

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