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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.44, 970.98 and 427.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.44, 970.98 and 427.38 is: 641.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.44 : 970.98 = 427.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.44/970.98 = 427.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.44x = 970.98 × 427.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.44x = 414,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,977.43/646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.94

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