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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.56, 970 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.56, 970 and 537.84 is: 806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.56 : 970 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.56/970 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.56x = 970 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.56x = 521,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,704.80/646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.89

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