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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.88, 891.39 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.88, 891.39 and 380.38 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.88 : 891.39 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.88/891.39 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.88x = 891.39 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.88x = 339,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,066.93/645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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