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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.74, 970.56 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.74, 970.56 and 281.62 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.74 : 970.56 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.74/970.56 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.74x = 970.56 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.74x = 273,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,329.11/646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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