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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 891.58 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 891.58 and 370.04 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 891.58 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/891.58 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 891.58 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 329,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,920.26/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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