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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.40, 969.54 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.40, 969.54 and 402.92 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.40 : 969.54 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.40/969.54 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.40x = 969.54 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.40x = 390,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,647.06/646.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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