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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.62, 970.11 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.62, 970.11 and 338.70 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.62 : 970.11 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.62/970.11 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.62x = 970.11 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.62x = 328,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,576.26/646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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