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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.65, 968.99 and 484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.65, 968.99 and 484.23 is: 725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.65 : 968.99 = 484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.65/968.99 = 484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.65x = 968.99 × 484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.65x = 469,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,211.61/646.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.60

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