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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.67, 970.61 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.67, 970.61 and 503.30 is: 755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.67 : 970.61 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.67/970.61 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.67x = 970.61 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.67x = 488,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,500.64/646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.42

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