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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.34, 970.14 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.34, 970.14 and 603.50 is: 905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.34 : 970.14 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.34/970.14 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.34x = 970.14 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.34x = 585,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,479.49/646.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.84

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