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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.45, 969.71 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.45, 969.71 and 235.58 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.45 : 969.71 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.45/969.71 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.45x = 969.71 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.45x = 228,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,438.26/646.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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