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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.27, 891.72 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.27, 891.72 and 380.64 is: 525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.27 : 891.72 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.27/891.72 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.27x = 891.72 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.27x = 339,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,424.30/646.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.21

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