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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.48, 969.36 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.48, 969.36 and 415.30 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.48 : 969.36 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.48/969.36 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.48x = 969.36 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.48x = 402,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,575.21/646.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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