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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 967.22 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 967.22 and 385.85 is: 578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 967.22 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/967.22 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 967.22 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 373,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,204.74/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.04

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