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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.97, 970.45 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.97, 970.45 and 236.05 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.97 : 970.45 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.97/970.45 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.97x = 970.45 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.97x = 229,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,071.71/646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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