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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.47, 891.97 and 366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.47, 891.97 and 366.61 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.47 : 891.97 = 366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.47/891.97 = 366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.47x = 891.97 × 366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.47x = 327,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,005.12/646.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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