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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.51, 969.25 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.51, 969.25 and 402.52 is: 603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.51 : 969.25 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.51/969.25 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.51x = 969.25 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.51x = 390,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,142.51/646.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.46

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