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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.33, 890.56 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.33, 890.56 and 379.70 is: 523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.33 : 890.56 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.33/890.56 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.33x = 890.56 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.33x = 338,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,145.63/645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.99

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