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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.06, 891.79 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.06, 891.79 and 436.10 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.06 : 891.79 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.06/891.79 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.06x = 891.79 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.06x = 388,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,909.62/646.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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