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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.39, 969.41 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.39, 969.41 and 235.49 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.39 : 969.41 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.39/969.41 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.39x = 969.41 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.39x = 228,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,283.94/646.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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