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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.57, 969.81 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.57, 969.81 and 235.66 is: 353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.57 : 969.81 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.57/969.81 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.57x = 969.81 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.57x = 228,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,545.42/646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.47

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