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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 891.94 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 891.94 and 410.42 is: 566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 891.94 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/891.94 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 891.94 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 366,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,067.96/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.08

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