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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 968.10 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 968.10 and 337.40 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 968.10 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/968.10 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 968.10 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 326,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,636.94/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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