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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.44, 891.96 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.44, 891.96 and 384.48 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.44 : 891.96 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.44/891.96 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.44x = 891.96 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.44x = 342,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,940.78/646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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