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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.80, 970.08 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.80, 970.08 and 390 is: 584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.80 : 970.08 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.80/970.08 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.80x = 970.08 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.80x = 378,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,331.20/646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.93

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