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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.49, 968.87 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.49, 968.87 and 337.83 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.49 : 968.87 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.49/968.87 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.49x = 968.87 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.49x = 327,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,313.35/645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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