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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.26, 968.47 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.26, 968.47 and 333.13 is: 499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.26 : 968.47 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.26/968.47 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.26x = 968.47 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.26x = 322,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,623.16/645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.99

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