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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.16, 923.76 and 646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.16, 923.76 and 646.32 is: 889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.16 : 923.76 = 646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.16/923.76 = 646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.16x = 923.76 × 646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.16x = 597,044.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,044.56/671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.57

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