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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.10, 891.59 and 424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.10, 891.59 and 424.65 is: 586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.10 : 891.59 = 424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.10/891.59 = 424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.10x = 891.59 × 424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.10x = 378,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,613.69/646.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.00

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