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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.34, 891.95 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.34, 891.95 and 351.63 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.34 : 891.95 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.34/891.95 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.34x = 891.95 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.34x = 313,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,634.62/646.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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