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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.85, 969.09 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.85, 969.09 and 235.09 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.85 : 969.09 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.85/969.09 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.85x = 969.09 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.85x = 227,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,823.37/645.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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