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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.74, 969.98 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.74, 969.98 and 430.47 is: 645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.74 : 969.98 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.74/969.98 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.74x = 969.98 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.74x = 417,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,545.14/646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.62

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