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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.27, 967.98 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.27, 967.98 and 402.28 is: 602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.27 : 967.98 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.27/967.98 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.27x = 967.98 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.27x = 389,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,398.99/646.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.53

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