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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 969.72 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.88, 969.72 and 235.89 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.88 : 969.72 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.88/969.72 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.88x = 969.72 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.88x = 228,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,747.25/646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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