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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.38, 970.13 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.38, 970.13 and 354.15 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.38 : 970.13 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.38/970.13 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.38x = 970.13 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.38x = 343,571.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,571.54/646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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