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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.73, 968.33 and 353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.73, 968.33 and 353.47 is: 530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.73 : 968.33 = 353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.73/968.33 = 353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.73x = 968.33 × 353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.73x = 342,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,273.84/645.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.06

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