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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.43, 970.33 and 517.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.43, 970.33 and 517.19 is: 776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.43 : 970.33 = 517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.43/970.33 = 517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.43x = 970.33 × 517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.43x = 501,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,839.80/646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.32

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