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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 890.72 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 890.72 and 383.40 is: 529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 890.72 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/890.72 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 890.72 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 341,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,502.05/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.14

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