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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 891.51 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 891.51 and 384 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 891.51 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/891.51 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 891.51 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 342,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,339.84/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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