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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.29, 891.68 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.29, 891.68 and 384.12 is: 529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.29 : 891.68 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.29/891.68 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.29x = 891.68 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.29x = 342,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,510.20/646.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.96

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