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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 968.06 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 968.06 and 385.43 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 968.06 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/968.06 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 968.06 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 373,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,119.37/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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