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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.28, 891.98 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.28, 891.98 and 384.44 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.28 : 891.98 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.28/891.98 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.28x = 891.98 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.28x = 342,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,912.79/646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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