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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.83, 891.14 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.83, 891.14 and 469.44 is: 646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.83 : 891.14 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.83/891.14 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.83x = 891.14 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.83x = 418,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,334.41/646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.75

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