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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.31, 891.93 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.31, 891.93 and 362.75 is: 500.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.31 : 891.93 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.31/891.93 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.31x = 891.93 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.31x = 323,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,547.61/646.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.61

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