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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.62, 968.58 and 536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.62, 968.58 and 536.67 is: 803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.62 : 968.58 = 536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.62/968.58 = 536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.62x = 968.58 × 536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.62x = 519,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,807.83/646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.89

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