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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.74, 967.76 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.74, 967.76 and 337.51 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.74 : 967.76 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.74/967.76 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.74x = 967.76 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.74x = 326,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,628.68/645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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