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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.32, 970.08 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.32, 970.08 and 402.12 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.32 : 970.08 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.32/970.08 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.32x = 970.08 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.32x = 390,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,088.57/646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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