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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.61, 890.94 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.61, 890.94 and 380.08 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.61 : 890.94 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.61/890.94 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.61x = 890.94 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.61x = 338,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,628.48/645.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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