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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 969.48 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 969.48 and 338.16 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 969.48 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/969.48 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 969.48 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 327,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,839.36/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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