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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.93, 892.80 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.93, 892.80 and 363.37 is: 501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.93 : 892.80 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.93/892.80 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.93x = 892.80 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.93x = 324,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,416.74/646.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.47

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