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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.53, 891.17 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.53, 891.17 and 436.64 is: 601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.53 : 891.17 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.53/891.17 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.53x = 891.17 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.53x = 389,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,116.72/646.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.86

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