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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 891.65 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 891.65 and 380.50 is: 525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 891.65 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/891.65 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 891.65 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 339,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,271.55/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.15

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