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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.28, 891.81 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.28, 891.81 and 366.42 is: 505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.28 : 891.81 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.28/891.81 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.28x = 891.81 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.28x = 326,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,780.36/646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.63

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