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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.27, 890.60 and 528.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.27, 890.60 and 528.55 is: 728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.27 : 890.60 = 528.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.27/890.60 = 528.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.27x = 890.60 × 528.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.27x = 470,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,721.76/646.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.37

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