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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 891.71 and 366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 891.71 and 366.34 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 891.71 = 366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/891.71 = 366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 891.71 × 366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 326,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,665.50/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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