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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.56, 970.25 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.56, 970.25 and 338.76 is: 508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.56 : 970.25 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.56/970.25 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.56x = 970.25 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.56x = 328,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,680.20/646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.35

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