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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.11, 967.85 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.11, 967.85 and 337.16 is: 505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.11 : 967.85 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.11/967.85 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.11x = 967.85 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.11x = 326,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,322.30/645.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.84

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