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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.06, 968.66 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.06, 968.66 and 337.54 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.06 : 968.66 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.06/968.66 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.06x = 968.66 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.06x = 326,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,961.50/646.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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