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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 967.41 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 967.41 and 385.20 is: 577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 967.41 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/967.41 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 967.41 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 372,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,646.33/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.20

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