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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.63, 969.78 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.63, 969.78 and 281.34 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.63 : 969.78 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.63/969.78 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.63x = 969.78 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.63x = 272,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,837.91/646.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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