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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.44, 891.97 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.44, 891.97 and 366.59 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.44 : 891.97 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.44/891.97 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.44x = 891.97 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.44x = 326,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,982.82/646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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