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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.98, 968.72 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.98, 968.72 and 235.01 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.98 : 968.72 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.98/968.72 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.98x = 968.72 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.98x = 227,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,652.87/645.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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