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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.64, 970.13 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.64, 970.13 and 184.42 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.64 : 970.13 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.64/970.13 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.64x = 970.13 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.64x = 178,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,911.37/646.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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