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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.86, 892.96 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.86, 892.96 and 381.26 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.86 : 892.96 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.86/892.96 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.86x = 892.96 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.86x = 340,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,449.93/646.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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