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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 968.52 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 968.52 and 337.62 is: 506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 968.52 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/968.52 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 968.52 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 326,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,991.72/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.82

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