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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.25, 891.69 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.25, 891.69 and 436.46 is: 602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.25 : 891.69 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.25/891.69 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.25x = 891.69 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.25x = 389,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,187.02/646.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.22

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