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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.90, 969.31 and 629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.90, 969.31 and 629.82 is: 943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.90 : 969.31 = 629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.90/969.31 = 629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.90x = 969.31 × 629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.90x = 610,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,490.82/646.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.72

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