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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.64, 970.17 and 607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.64, 970.17 and 607.97 is: 912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.64 : 970.17 = 607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.64/970.17 = 607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.64x = 970.17 × 607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.64x = 589,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,826.36/646.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.14

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