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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 891.18 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 891.18 and 425.34 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 891.18 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/891.18 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 891.18 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 379,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,054.50/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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