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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.59, 968.85 and 629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.59, 968.85 and 629.50 is: 943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.59 : 968.85 = 629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.59/968.85 = 629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.59x = 968.85 × 629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.59x = 609,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,891.08/646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.24

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