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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 891.26 and 380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 891.26 and 380.20 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 891.26 = 380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/891.26 = 380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 891.26 × 380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 338,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,857.05/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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