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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.41, 970.02 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.41, 970.02 and 357.78 is: 536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.41 : 970.02 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.41/970.02 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.41x = 970.02 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.41x = 347,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,053.76/646.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.89

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