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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.02, 970.14 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.02, 970.14 and 339.14 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.02 : 970.14 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.02/970.14 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.02x = 970.14 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.02x = 329,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,013.28/648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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