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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.34, 891.89 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.34, 891.89 and 366.59 is: 505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.34 : 891.89 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.34/891.89 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.34x = 891.89 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.34x = 326,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,956.12/646.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.86

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