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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.65, 970.38 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.65, 970.38 and 281.75 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.65 : 970.38 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.65/970.38 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.65x = 970.38 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.65x = 273,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,399.71/646.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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