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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.38, 970.62 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.38, 970.62 and 339.04 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.38 : 970.62 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.38/970.62 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.38x = 970.62 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.38x = 329,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,079.00/647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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