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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.23, 970.26 and 339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.23, 970.26 and 339.65 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.23 : 970.26 = 339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.23/970.26 = 339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.23x = 970.26 × 339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.23x = 329,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,552.51/648.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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