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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.52, 971.02 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.52, 971.02 and 554.18 is: 832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.52 : 971.02 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.52/971.02 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.52x = 971.02 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.52x = 538,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,119.86/646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.33

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