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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.30, 969.07 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.30, 969.07 and 438.32 is: 657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.30 : 969.07 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.30/969.07 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.30x = 969.07 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.30x = 424,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,762.13/646.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.22

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