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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.74, 970.50 and 641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.74, 970.50 and 641.26 is: 962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.74 : 970.50 = 641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.74/970.50 = 641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.74x = 970.50 × 641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.74x = 622,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,342.83/646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.28

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