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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 891.51 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 891.51 and 366.24 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 891.51 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/891.51 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 891.51 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 326,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,506.62/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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