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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.33, 968.87 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.33, 968.87 and 414.57 is: 621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.33 : 968.87 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.33/968.87 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.33x = 968.87 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.33x = 401,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,664.44/646.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.45

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