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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.61, 970.82 and 463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.61, 970.82 and 463.42 is: 693.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.61 : 970.82 = 463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.61/970.82 = 463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.61x = 970.82 × 463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.61x = 449,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,898.04/648.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.64

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