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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.15, 890.05 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.15, 890.05 and 379.54 is: 523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.15 : 890.05 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.15/890.05 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.15x = 890.05 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.15x = 337,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,809.58/645.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.61

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