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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 969.22 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 969.22 and 338.60 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 969.22 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/969.22 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 969.22 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 328,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,177.89/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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