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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 969.84 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 969.84 and 358.56 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 969.84 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/969.84 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 969.84 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 347,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,745.83/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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