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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.69, 970.44 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.69, 970.44 and 339.10 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.69 : 970.44 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.69/970.44 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.69x = 970.44 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.69x = 329,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,071.35/646.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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