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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.42, 969.45 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.42, 969.45 and 463.27 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.42 : 969.45 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.42/969.45 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.42x = 969.45 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.42x = 449,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,117.10/646.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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