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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 970.45 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.88, 970.45 and 338.65 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.88 : 970.45 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.88/970.45 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.88x = 970.45 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.88x = 328,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,636.35/646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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