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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.48, 970.04 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.48, 970.04 and 338.46 is: 507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.48 : 970.04 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.48/970.04 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.48x = 970.04 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.48x = 328,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,319.74/646.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.86

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