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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.75, 970.11 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.75, 970.11 and 230.28 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.75 : 970.11 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.75/970.11 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.75x = 970.11 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.75x = 223,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,393.29/646.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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