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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970 and 236.04 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 228,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,958.80/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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