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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.71, 970.07 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.71, 970.07 and 235.87 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.71 : 970.07 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.71/970.07 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.71x = 970.07 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.71x = 228,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,809.23/646.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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