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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.74, 969.42 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.74, 969.42 and 276.75 is: 414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.74 : 969.42 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.74/969.42 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.74x = 969.42 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.74x = 268,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,286.99/646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.83

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