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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 969.67 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 969.67 and 338.65 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 969.67 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/969.67 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 969.67 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 328,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,378.75/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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