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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.37, 968.86 and 427.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.37, 968.86 and 427.15 is: 640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.37 : 968.86 = 427.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.37/968.86 = 427.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.37x = 968.86 × 427.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.37x = 413,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,848.55/646.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.27

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