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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.44, 968.04 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.44, 968.04 and 430.26 is: 644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.44 : 968.04 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.44/968.04 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.44x = 968.04 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.44x = 416,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,508.89/646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.31

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