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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 890.43 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 890.43 and 383.28 is: 529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 890.43 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/890.43 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 890.43 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 341,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,284.01/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.02

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