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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 891.56 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 891.56 and 397.68 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 891.56 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/891.56 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 891.56 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 354,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,550.99/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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