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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 969.98 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 969.98 and 338.31 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 969.98 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/969.98 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 969.98 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 328,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,152.24/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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