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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.51, 968.20 and 381.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.51, 968.20 and 381.99 is: 572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.51 : 968.20 = 381.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.51/968.20 = 381.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.51x = 968.20 × 381.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.51x = 369,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,841.76/645.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.95

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