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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 891.36 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 891.36 and 383.97 is: 529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 891.36 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/891.36 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 891.36 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 342,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,255.50/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.69

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