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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.96, 970.56 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.96, 970.56 and 338.64 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.96 : 970.56 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.96/970.56 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.96x = 970.56 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.96x = 328,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,670.44/646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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