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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 891.70 and 351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 891.70 and 351.43 is: 484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 891.70 = 351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/891.70 = 351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 891.70 × 351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 313,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,370.13/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.98

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