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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 891.50 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 891.50 and 362.43 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 891.50 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/891.50 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 891.50 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 323,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,106.35/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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