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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.38, 968.60 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.38, 968.60 and 402.16 is: 602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.38 : 968.60 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.38/968.60 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.38x = 968.60 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.38x = 389,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,532.18/646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.64

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