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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 968.34 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 968.34 and 454.68 is: 680.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 968.34 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/968.34 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 968.34 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 440,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,284.83/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.84

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