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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.74, 969.09 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.74, 969.09 and 402.90 is: 603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.74 : 969.09 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.74/969.09 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.74x = 969.09 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.74x = 390,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,446.36/646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.71

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