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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.89, 968.76 and 382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.89, 968.76 and 382.37 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.89 : 968.76 = 382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.89/968.76 = 382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.89x = 968.76 × 382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.89x = 370,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,419.92/645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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