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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.98, 968.04 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.98, 968.04 and 403.44 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.98 : 968.04 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.98/968.04 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.98x = 968.04 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.98x = 390,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,546.06/646.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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