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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.74, 971.10 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.74, 971.10 and 594 is: 891.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.74 : 971.10 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.74/971.10 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.74x = 971.10 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.74x = 576,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,833.40/646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.91

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