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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 970.92 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 970.92 and 339.12 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 970.92 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/970.92 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 970.92 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 329,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,258.39/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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