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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.07, 968.87 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.07, 968.87 and 349.52 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.07 : 968.87 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.07/968.87 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.07x = 968.87 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.07x = 338,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,635.47/646.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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