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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.77, 891 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.77, 891 and 380.14 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.77 : 891 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.77/891 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.77x = 891 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.77x = 338,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,707.52/645.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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