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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.99, 970.48 and 338.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.99, 970.48 and 338.93 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.99 : 970.48 = 338.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.99/970.48 = 338.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.99x = 970.48 × 338.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.99x = 328,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,925.63/646.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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