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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.81, 968.07 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.81, 968.07 and 337.47 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.81 : 968.07 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.81/968.07 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.81x = 968.07 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.81x = 326,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,694.58/645.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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