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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.68, 968.04 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.68, 968.04 and 389.12 is: 583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.68 : 968.04 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.68/968.04 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.68x = 968.04 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.68x = 376,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,683.72/645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.39

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