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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.83, 969.71 and 300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.83, 969.71 and 300.41 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.83 : 969.71 = 300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.83/969.71 = 300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.83x = 969.71 × 300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.83x = 291,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,307.87/646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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