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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.97, 969.83 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.97, 969.83 and 338.85 is: 507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.97 : 969.83 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.97/969.83 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.97x = 969.83 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.97x = 328,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,625.20/646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.95

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