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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.54, 970.07 and 465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.54, 970.07 and 465.37 is: 698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.54 : 970.07 = 465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.54/970.07 = 465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.54x = 970.07 × 465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.54x = 451,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,441.48/646.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.24

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