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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 890.46 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 890.46 and 379.80 is: 524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 890.46 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/890.46 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 890.46 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 338,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,196.71/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.09

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