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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 891.59 and 351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 891.59 and 351.35 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 891.59 = 351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/891.59 = 351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 891.59 × 351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 313,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,261.94/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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