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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.59, 969.90 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.59, 969.90 and 464.34 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.59 : 969.90 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.59/969.90 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.59x = 969.90 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.59x = 450,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,363.37/646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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