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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 970.53 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 970.53 and 403.41 is: 605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 970.53 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/970.53 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 970.53 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 391,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,521.51/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.39

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