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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.79, 967.70 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.79, 967.70 and 234.33 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.79 : 967.70 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.79/967.70 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.79x = 967.70 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.79x = 226,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,761.14/644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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