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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.84, 970.17 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.84, 970.17 and 262 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.84 : 970.17 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.84/970.17 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.84x = 970.17 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.84x = 254,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,184.54/646.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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