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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 890.57 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 890.57 and 383.51 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 890.57 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/890.57 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 890.57 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 341,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,542.50/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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