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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.33, 968.84 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.33, 968.84 and 368.28 is: 552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.33 : 968.84 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.33/968.84 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.33x = 968.84 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.33x = 356,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,804.40/646.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.05

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