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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.64, 969.95 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.64, 969.95 and 235.76 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.64 : 969.95 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.64/969.95 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.64x = 969.95 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.64x = 228,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,678.43/646.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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