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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 970.18 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 970.18 and 338.38 is: 506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 970.18 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/970.18 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 970.18 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 328,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,286.24/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.93

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