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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.79, 891.16 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.79, 891.16 and 366.04 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.79 : 891.16 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.79/891.16 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.79x = 891.16 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.79x = 326,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,200.21/645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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