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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.59, 969.47 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.59, 969.47 and 358.23 is: 537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.59 : 969.47 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.59/969.47 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.59x = 969.47 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.59x = 347,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,293.24/646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.12

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