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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.84, 970.79 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.84, 970.79 and 387.13 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.84 : 970.79 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.84/970.79 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.84x = 970.79 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.84x = 375,819.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,819.39/646.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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