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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970.45 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970.45 and 235.96 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970.45 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970.45 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970.45 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 228,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,984.37/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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