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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.27, 891.79 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.27, 891.79 and 366.48 is: 505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.27 : 891.79 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.27/891.79 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.27x = 891.79 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.27x = 326,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,822.28/646.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.71

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