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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.60, 969.64 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.60, 969.64 and 235.62 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.60 : 969.64 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.60/969.64 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.60x = 969.64 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.60x = 228,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,466.58/646.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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