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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.32, 968.94 and 415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.32, 968.94 and 415.29 is: 622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.32 : 968.94 = 415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.32/968.94 = 415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.32x = 968.94 × 415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.32x = 402,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,391.09/646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.59

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