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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.03, 891.62 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.03, 891.62 and 366.29 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.03 : 891.62 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.03/891.62 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.03x = 891.62 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.03x = 326,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,595.13/646.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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