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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.30, 970.45 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.30, 970.45 and 338.94 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.30 : 970.45 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.30/970.45 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.30x = 970.45 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.30x = 328,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,923.48/647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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