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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 891.36 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 891.36 and 384.08 is: 529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 891.36 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/891.36 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 891.36 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 342,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,353.55/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.96

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