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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 968.36 and 564.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 968.36 and 564.07 is: 844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 968.36 = 564.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/968.36 = 564.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 968.36 × 564.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 546,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,222.27/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.60

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