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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 890.32 and 393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 890.32 and 393.33 is: 542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 890.32 = 393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/890.32 = 393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 890.32 × 393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 350,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,189.57/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.66

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