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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 970.40 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 970.40 and 281.51 is: 422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 970.40 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/970.40 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 970.40 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 273,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,177.30/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.43

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