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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.76, 971.65 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.76, 971.65 and 403.45 is: 606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.76 : 971.65 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.76/971.65 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.76x = 971.65 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.76x = 392,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,013.91/646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.12

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