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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.59, 969.51 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.59, 969.51 and 295.32 is: 442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.59 : 969.51 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.59/969.51 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.59x = 969.51 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.59x = 286,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,315.69/646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.81

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