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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.54, 969.96 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.54, 969.96 and 354.32 is: 531.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.54 : 969.96 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.54/969.96 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.54x = 969.96 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.54x = 343,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,676.23/646.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.56

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