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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 890.37 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 890.37 and 383.31 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 890.37 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/890.37 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 890.37 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 341,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,287.72/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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