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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.74, 890.98 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.74, 890.98 and 383.84 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.74 : 890.98 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.74/890.98 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.74x = 890.98 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.74x = 341,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,988.35/645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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