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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.62, 968.13 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.62, 968.13 and 415.14 is: 621.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.62 : 968.13 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.62/968.13 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.62x = 968.13 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.62x = 401,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,909.49/646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.55

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