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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 965.64 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 965.64 and 336.12 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 965.64 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/965.64 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 965.64 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 324,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,570.92/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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