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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.54, 970.21 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.54, 970.21 and 281.33 is: 422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.54 : 970.21 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.54/970.21 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.54x = 970.21 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.54x = 272,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,949.18/646.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.17

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