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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.72, 968.22 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.72, 968.22 and 337.25 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.72 : 968.22 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.72/968.22 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.72x = 968.22 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.72x = 326,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,527.35/645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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