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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.91, 968.96 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.91, 968.96 and 371.84 is: 557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.91 : 968.96 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.91/968.96 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.91x = 968.96 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.91x = 360,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,294.17/645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.81

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