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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 968.46 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 968.46 and 385.76 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 968.46 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/968.46 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 968.46 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 373,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,594.10/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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