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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.26, 891.77 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.26, 891.77 and 380.64 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.26 : 891.77 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.26/891.77 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.26x = 891.77 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.26x = 339,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,443.33/646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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