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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.80, 1,454.64 and 646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.80, 1,454.64 and 646.32 is: 968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.80 : 1,454.64 = 646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.80/1,454.64 = 646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.80x = 1,454.64 × 646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.80x = 940,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,162.92/970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.44

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