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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.24, 891.75 and 380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.24, 891.75 and 380.63 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.24 : 891.75 = 380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.24/891.75 = 380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.24x = 891.75 × 380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.24x = 339,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,426.80/646.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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