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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.44, 968.64 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.44, 968.64 and 235.32 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.44 : 968.64 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.44/968.64 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.44x = 968.64 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.44x = 227,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,940.36/646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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