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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 970.50 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 970.50 and 235.86 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 970.50 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/970.50 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 970.50 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 228,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,902.13/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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