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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 967.14 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 967.14 and 355.86 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 967.14 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/967.14 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 967.14 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 344,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,166.44/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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