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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.95, 970.33 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.95, 970.33 and 276.90 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.95 : 970.33 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.95/970.33 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.95x = 970.33 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.95x = 268,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,684.38/646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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