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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.97, 891.45 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.97, 891.45 and 366.19 is: 505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.97 : 891.45 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.97/891.45 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.97x = 891.45 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.97x = 326,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,440.08/645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.35

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