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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 967.48 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 967.48 and 336.78 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 967.48 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/967.48 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 967.48 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 325,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,827.07/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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