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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.52, 968.84 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.52, 968.84 and 299.96 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.52 : 968.84 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.52/968.84 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.52x = 968.84 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.52x = 290,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,613.25/646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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