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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.70, 969.51 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.70, 969.51 and 451.13 is: 676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.70 : 969.51 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.70/969.51 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.70x = 969.51 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.70x = 437,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,370.20/646.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.32

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