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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.14, 966.85 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.14, 966.85 and 337.25 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.14 : 966.85 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.14/966.85 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.14x = 966.85 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.14x = 326,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,070.16/645.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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