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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 971.15 and 613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 971.15 and 613.86 is: 921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 971.15 = 613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/971.15 = 613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 971.15 × 613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 596,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,150.14/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.79

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