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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.41, 967.77 and 337.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.41, 967.77 and 337.17 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.41 : 967.77 = 337.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.41/967.77 = 337.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.41x = 967.77 × 337.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.41x = 326,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,299.38/645.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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