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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.79, 969.67 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.79, 969.67 and 230.09 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.79 : 969.67 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.79/969.67 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.79x = 969.67 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.79x = 223,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,110.97/646.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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