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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.10, 968.78 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.10, 968.78 and 337.62 is: 506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.10 : 968.78 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.10/968.78 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.10x = 968.78 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.10x = 327,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,080.35/646.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.24

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