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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 968.22 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 968.22 and 336.96 is: 505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 968.22 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/968.22 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 968.22 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 326,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,251.41/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.65

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