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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.22, 891.30 and 397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.22, 891.30 and 397.67 is: 548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.22 : 891.30 = 397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.22/891.30 = 397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.22x = 891.30 × 397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.22x = 354,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,440.31/646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.49

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