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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.67, 892 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.67, 892 and 384.50 is: 530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.67 : 892 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.67/892 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.67x = 892 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.67x = 342,974
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,974/646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.37

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