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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 891.69 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 891.69 and 366.31 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 891.69 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/891.69 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 891.69 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 326,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,634.96/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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