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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.47, 969.30 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.47, 969.30 and 338.49 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.47 : 969.30 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.47/969.30 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.47x = 969.30 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.47x = 328,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,098.36/646.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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