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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.52, 968.36 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.52, 968.36 and 402.50 is: 602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.52 : 968.36 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.52/968.36 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.52x = 968.36 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.52x = 389,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,765.31/646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.87

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