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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.20, 891.68 and 535.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.20, 891.68 and 535.23 is: 738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.20 : 891.68 = 535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.20/891.68 = 535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.20x = 891.68 × 535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.20x = 477,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,251.21/646.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.55

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