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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.62, 968.33 and 605.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.62, 968.33 and 605.61 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.62 : 968.33 = 605.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.62/968.33 = 605.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.62x = 968.33 × 605.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.62x = 586,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,430.33/646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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