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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.52, 970.89 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.52, 970.89 and 339.64 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.52 : 970.89 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.52/970.89 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.52x = 970.89 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.52x = 329,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,753.08/648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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