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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 968.76 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 968.76 and 235.10 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 968.76 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/968.76 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 968.76 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 227,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,750.63/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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