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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.24, 891.51 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.24, 891.51 and 380.60 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.24 : 891.51 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.24/891.51 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.24x = 891.51 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.24x = 339,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,308.71/646.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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