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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.91, 891.43 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.91, 891.43 and 366.12 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.91 : 891.43 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.91/891.43 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.91x = 891.43 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.91x = 326,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,368.21/645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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