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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.69, 892.47 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.69, 892.47 and 381.15 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.69 : 892.47 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.69/892.47 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.69x = 892.47 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.69x = 340,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,164.94/646.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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