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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.67, 969.47 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.67, 969.47 and 368.71 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.67 : 969.47 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.67/969.47 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.67x = 969.47 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.67x = 357,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,449.02/646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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