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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.79, 968.61 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.79, 968.61 and 234.91 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.79 : 968.61 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.79/968.61 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.79x = 968.61 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.79x = 227,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,535.00/645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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