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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 968.57 and 337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 968.57 and 337.39 is: 506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 968.57 = 337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/968.57 = 337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 968.57 × 337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 326,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,789.23/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.16

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