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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.04, 889.95 and 383.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.04, 889.95 and 383.05 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.04 : 889.95 = 383.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.04/889.95 = 383.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.04x = 889.95 × 383.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.04x = 340,895.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,895.35/645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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