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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 968.76 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 968.76 and 337.52 is: 506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 968.76 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/968.76 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 968.76 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 326,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,978.30/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.60

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