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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 970.11 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 970.11 and 338.72 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 970.11 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/970.11 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 970.11 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 328,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,590.81/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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