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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.67, 892.09 and 397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.67, 892.09 and 397.60 is: 548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.67 : 892.09 = 397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.67/892.09 = 397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.67x = 892.09 × 397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.67x = 354,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,691.76/646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.49

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