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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 968.73 and 385.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 968.73 and 385.95 is: 578.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 968.73 = 385.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/968.73 = 385.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 968.73 × 385.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 373,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,881.34/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.99

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