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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.03, 890.21 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.03, 890.21 and 383.04 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.03 : 890.21 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.03/890.21 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.03x = 890.21 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.03x = 340,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,987.23/645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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