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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.21, 891.77 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.21, 891.77 and 394.06 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.21 : 891.77 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.21/891.77 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.21x = 891.77 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.21x = 351,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,408.92/646.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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