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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 890.16 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 890.16 and 623.52 is: 859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 890.16 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/890.16 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 890.16 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 555,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,032.56/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.18

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