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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.02, 891.84 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.02, 891.84 and 436.38 is: 602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.02 : 891.84 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.02/891.84 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.02x = 891.84 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.02x = 389,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,181.14/646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.43

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