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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.78, 891.18 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.78, 891.18 and 383.73 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.78 : 891.18 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.78/891.18 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.78x = 891.18 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.78x = 341,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,972.50/645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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