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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.03, 890.06 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.03, 890.06 and 379.56 is: 523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.03 : 890.06 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.03/890.06 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.03x = 890.06 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.03x = 337,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,829.28/645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.74

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