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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.06, 891.58 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.06, 891.58 and 366.30 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.06 : 891.58 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.06/891.58 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.06x = 891.58 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.06x = 326,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,585.75/646.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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