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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 968.57 and 337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 968.57 and 337.71 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 968.57 = 337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/968.57 = 337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 968.57 × 337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 327,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,094.09/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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