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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.86, 891.22 and 380.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.86, 891.22 and 380.29 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.86 : 891.22 = 380.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.86/891.22 = 380.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.86x = 891.22 × 380.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.86x = 338,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,920.02/645.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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