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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 970.48 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 970.48 and 339.45 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 970.48 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/970.48 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 970.48 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 329,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,428.59/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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