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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.16, 891.80 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.16, 891.80 and 366.51 is: 505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.16 : 891.80 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.16/891.80 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.16x = 891.80 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.16x = 326,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,851.79/646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.84

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