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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.17, 891.72 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.17, 891.72 and 351.44 is: 484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.17 : 891.72 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.17/891.72 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.17x = 891.72 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.17x = 313,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,381.62/646.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.98

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