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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.16, 891.50 and 436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.16, 891.50 and 436.58 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.16 : 891.50 = 436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.16/891.50 = 436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.16x = 891.50 × 436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.16x = 389,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,207.70/646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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