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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.25, 891.73 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.25, 891.73 and 384.22 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.25 : 891.73 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.25/891.73 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.25x = 891.73 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.25x = 342,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,620.50/646.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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