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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.16, 891.36 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.16, 891.36 and 436.05 is: 601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.16 : 891.36 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.16/891.36 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.16x = 891.36 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.16x = 388,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,677.53/646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.52

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