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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.32, 891.96 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.32, 891.96 and 366.57 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.32 : 891.96 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.32/891.96 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.32x = 891.96 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.32x = 326,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,965.78/646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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