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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 968.13 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 968.13 and 387.15 is: 580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 968.13 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/968.13 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 968.13 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 374,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,811.53/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.76

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