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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 891.57 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 891.57 and 351.34 is: 484.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 891.57 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/891.57 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 891.57 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 313,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,244.20/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.84

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