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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 968.64 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 968.64 and 338.12 is: 506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 968.64 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/968.64 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 968.64 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 327,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,516.56/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.21

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