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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.26, 890.37 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.26, 890.37 and 379.62 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.26 : 890.37 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.26/890.37 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.26x = 890.37 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.26x = 338,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,002.26/645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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