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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.94, 968.28 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.94, 968.28 and 337.18 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.94 : 968.28 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.94/968.28 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.94x = 968.28 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.94x = 326,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,484.65/645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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