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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 889.68 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 889.68 and 382.96 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 889.68 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/889.68 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 889.68 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 340,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,711.85/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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