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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.89, 970.97 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.89, 970.97 and 236.63 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.89 : 970.97 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.89/970.97 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.89x = 970.97 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.89x = 229,761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,761.88/647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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