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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.16, 968.18 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.16, 968.18 and 337 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.16 : 968.18 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.16/968.18 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.16x = 968.18 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.16x = 326,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,276.66/645.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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