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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 968.43 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 968.43 and 371.14 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 968.43 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/968.43 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 968.43 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 359,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,423.11/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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