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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 969.38 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 969.38 and 337.74 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 969.38 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/969.38 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 969.38 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 327,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,398.40/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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