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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.89, 968.66 and 385.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.89, 968.66 and 385.69 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.89 : 968.66 = 385.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.89/968.66 = 385.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.89x = 968.66 × 385.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.89x = 373,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,598.66/645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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