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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.50, 968.04 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.50, 968.04 and 544 is: 814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.50 : 968.04 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.50/968.04 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.50x = 968.04 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.50x = 526,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,613.76/646.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.56

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