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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.76, 968.91 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.76, 968.91 and 338.15 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.76 : 968.91 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.76/968.91 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.76x = 968.91 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.76x = 327,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,632.07/646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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