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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 968.96 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 968.96 and 281.73 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 968.96 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/968.96 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 968.96 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 272,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,983.99/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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