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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 969.30 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 969.30 and 357.60 is: 536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 969.30 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/969.30 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 969.30 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 346,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,621.68/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.00

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