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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 970.84 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 970.84 and 236.44 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 970.84 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/970.84 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 970.84 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 229,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,545.41/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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