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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 970.13 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.88, 970.13 and 281.58 is: 422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.88 : 970.13 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.88/970.13 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.88x = 970.13 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.88x = 273,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,169.21/646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.29

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