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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.34, 891.92 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.34, 891.92 and 366.60 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.34 : 891.92 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.34/891.92 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.34x = 891.92 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.34x = 326,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,977.87/646.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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