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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.97, 891.29 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.97, 891.29 and 366.12 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.97 : 891.29 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.97/891.29 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.97x = 891.29 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.97x = 326,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,312.81/645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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