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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.36, 969.57 and 281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.36, 969.57 and 281.17 is: 421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.36 : 969.57 = 281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.36/969.57 = 281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.36x = 969.57 × 281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.36x = 272,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,614.00/646.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.77

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