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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.54, 971.43 and 607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.54, 971.43 and 607.66 is: 913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.54 : 971.43 = 607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.54/971.43 = 607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.54x = 971.43 × 607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.54x = 590,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,299.15/646.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.01

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