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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.96, 970.51 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.96, 970.51 and 281.79 is: 422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.96 : 970.51 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.96/970.51 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.96x = 970.51 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.96x = 273,480.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,480.01/646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.72

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