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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.61, 969.37 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.61, 969.37 and 281.12 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.61 : 969.37 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.61/969.37 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.61x = 969.37 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.61x = 272,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,509.20/646.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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