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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.57, 969.45 and 403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.57, 969.45 and 403.03 is: 604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.57 : 969.45 = 403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.57/969.45 = 403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.57x = 969.45 × 403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.57x = 390,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,717.43/646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.29

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