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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 891.69 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 891.69 and 380.60 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 891.69 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/891.69 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 891.69 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 339,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,377.21/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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