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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.33, 968 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.33, 968 and 358.59 is: 537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.33 : 968 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.33/968 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.33x = 968 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.33x = 347,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,115.12/645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.89

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