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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.71, 968.52 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.71, 968.52 and 353.77 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.71 : 968.52 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.71/968.52 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.71x = 968.52 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.71x = 342,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,630.90/646.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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