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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.32, 968.77 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.32, 968.77 and 299.91 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.32 : 968.77 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.32/968.77 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.32x = 968.77 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.32x = 290,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,543.81/646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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