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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.69, 969.14 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.69, 969.14 and 337.77 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.69 : 969.14 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.69/969.14 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.69x = 969.14 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.69x = 327,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,347.15/645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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