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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.96, 970 and 334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.96, 970 and 334.81 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.96 : 970 = 334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.96/970 = 334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.96x = 970 × 334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.96x = 324,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,765.70/646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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