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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.80, 970.35 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.80, 970.35 and 235.89 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.80 : 970.35 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.80/970.35 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.80x = 970.35 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.80x = 228,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,895.86/646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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