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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 968.18 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 968.18 and 385.84 is: 578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 968.18 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/968.18 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 968.18 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 373,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,555.80/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.98

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