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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.56, 892.36 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.56, 892.36 and 541.48 is: 747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.56 : 892.36 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.56/892.36 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.56x = 892.36 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.56x = 483,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,195.09/646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.33

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