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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.79, 969.98 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.79, 969.98 and 338.58 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.79 : 969.98 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.79/969.98 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.79x = 969.98 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.79x = 328,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,414.14/646.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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