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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 968.16 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 968.16 and 336.96 is: 505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 968.16 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/968.16 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 968.16 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 326,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,231.19/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.55

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