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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.23, 891.60 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.23, 891.60 and 366.45 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.23 : 891.60 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.23/891.60 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.23x = 891.60 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.23x = 326,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,726.82/646.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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