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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.77, 969.30 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.77, 969.30 and 354.40 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.77 : 969.30 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.77/969.30 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.77x = 969.30 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.77x = 343,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,519.92/646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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