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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970.32 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970.32 and 358.32 is: 537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970.32 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970.32 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970.32 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 347,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,685.06/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.45

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