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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.28, 969.40 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.28, 969.40 and 354.02 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.28 : 969.40 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.28/969.40 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.28x = 969.40 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.28x = 343,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,186.99/646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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