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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.65, 968.60 and 601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.65, 968.60 and 601.70 is: 901.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.65 : 968.60 = 601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.65/968.60 = 601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.65x = 968.60 × 601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.65x = 582,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,798.77/646.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.26

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