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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 969.78 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 969.78 and 338 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 969.78 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/969.78 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 969.78 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 327,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,785.64/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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