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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.86, 969.60 and 555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.86, 969.60 and 555.29 is: 832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.86 : 969.60 = 555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.86/969.60 = 555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.86x = 969.60 × 555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.86x = 538,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,404.34/646.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.34

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