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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 967.87 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 967.87 and 337.44 is: 505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 967.87 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/967.87 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 967.87 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 326,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,600.21/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.76

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