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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 968.03 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 968.03 and 337.12 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 968.03 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/968.03 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 968.03 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 326,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,342.27/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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