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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 968.67 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 968.67 and 337.68 is: 506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 968.67 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/968.67 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 968.67 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 327,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,100.49/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.61

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