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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 965.76 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 965.76 and 232.98 is: 349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 965.76 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/965.76 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 965.76 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 225,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,002.76/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.38

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