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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.09, 968.06 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.09, 968.06 and 337.48 is: 505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.09 : 968.06 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.09/968.06 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.09x = 968.06 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.09x = 326,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,700.89/646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.66

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