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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.55, 968.26 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.55, 968.26 and 337.28 is: 505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.55 : 968.26 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.55/968.26 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.55x = 968.26 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.55x = 326,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,571.47/645.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.88

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