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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 968.22 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 968.22 and 337.50 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 968.22 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/968.22 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 968.22 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 326,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,774.25/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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