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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.62, 968.34 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.62, 968.34 and 414.84 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.62 : 968.34 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.62/968.34 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.62x = 968.34 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.62x = 401,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,706.17/646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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