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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.65, 970.10 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.65, 970.10 and 276.45 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.65 : 970.10 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.65/970.10 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.65x = 970.10 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.65x = 268,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,184.15/646.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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