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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 968.30 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 968.30 and 336.86 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 968.30 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/968.30 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 968.30 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 326,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,175.01/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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