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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 969.38 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 969.38 and 337.84 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 969.38 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/969.38 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 969.38 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 327,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,495.34/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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