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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 891.47 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 891.47 and 394.12 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 891.47 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/891.47 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 891.47 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 351,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,346.16/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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