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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 889.99 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 889.99 and 383.06 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 889.99 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/889.99 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 889.99 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 340,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,920.84/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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