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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.39, 969.90 and 592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.39, 969.90 and 592.93 is: 889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.39 : 969.90 = 592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.39/969.90 = 592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.39x = 969.90 × 592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.39x = 575,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,082.81/646.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.68

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