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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 969.50 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 969.50 and 415.68 is: 623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 969.50 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/969.50 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 969.50 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 403,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,001.76/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.14

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