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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.03, 968.71 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.03, 968.71 and 337.79 is: 506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.03 : 968.71 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.03/968.71 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.03x = 968.71 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.03x = 327,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,220.55/646.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.51

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