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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.70, 968 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.70, 968 and 368 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.70 : 968 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.70/968 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.70x = 968 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.70x = 356,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,224/645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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