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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.59, 969.25 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.59, 969.25 and 414.82 is: 621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.59 : 969.25 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.59/969.25 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.59x = 969.25 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.59x = 402,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,064.29/646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.82

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