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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.96, 970.84 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.96, 970.84 and 358.64 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.96 : 970.84 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.96/970.84 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.96x = 970.84 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.96x = 348,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,182.06/646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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