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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.98, 970.17 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.98, 970.17 and 235.83 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.98 : 970.17 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.98/970.17 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.98x = 970.17 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.98x = 228,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,795.19/646.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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