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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.83, 891.30 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.83, 891.30 and 366.07 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.83 : 891.30 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.83/891.30 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.83x = 891.30 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.83x = 326,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,280.42/645.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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