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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 966.48 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 966.48 and 386.06 is: 577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 966.48 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/966.48 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 966.48 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 373,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,115.16/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.65

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