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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 890.82 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 890.82 and 383.54 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 890.82 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/890.82 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 890.82 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 341,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,660.65/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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