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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.28, 967.34 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.28, 967.34 and 463.12 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.28 : 967.34 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.28/967.34 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.28x = 967.34 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.28x = 447,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,993.24/646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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