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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.09, 891.63 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.09, 891.63 and 366.32 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.09 : 891.63 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.09/891.63 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.09x = 891.63 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.09x = 326,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,621.90/646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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