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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.16, 969.42 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.16, 969.42 and 338.18 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.16 : 969.42 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.16/969.42 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.16x = 969.42 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.16x = 327,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,838.46/646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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