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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.66, 970.30 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.66, 970.30 and 276.36 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.66 : 970.30 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.66/970.30 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.66x = 970.30 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.66x = 268,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,155.05/646.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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