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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.06, 892.48 and 514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.06, 892.48 and 514.90 is: 711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.06 : 892.48 = 514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.06/892.48 = 514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.06x = 892.48 × 514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.06x = 459,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,537.95/646.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.29

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