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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.42, 970.08 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.42, 970.08 and 281.46 is: 422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.42 : 970.08 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.42/970.08 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.42x = 970.08 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.42x = 273,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,038.72/646.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.39

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