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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.19, 968.83 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.19, 968.83 and 334.02 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.19 : 968.83 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.19/968.83 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.19x = 968.83 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.19x = 323,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,608.60/646.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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