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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.70, 969.94 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.70, 969.94 and 235.78 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.70 : 969.94 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.70/969.94 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.70x = 969.94 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.70x = 228,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,690.32/646.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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