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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.35, 969.57 and 524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.35, 969.57 and 524.85 is: 787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.35 : 969.57 = 524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.35/969.57 = 524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.35x = 969.57 × 524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.35x = 508,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,878.81/646.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.31

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