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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.08, 968.47 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.08, 968.47 and 337.16 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.08 : 968.47 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.08/968.47 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.08x = 968.47 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.08x = 326,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,529.35/645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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