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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.56, 891.95 and 436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.56, 891.95 and 436.77 is: 602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.56 : 891.95 = 436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.56/891.95 = 436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.56x = 891.95 × 436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.56x = 389,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,574.82/646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.53

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