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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.95, 892.24 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.95, 892.24 and 436.96 is: 602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.95 : 892.24 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.95/892.24 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.95x = 892.24 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.95x = 389,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,873.19/646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.63

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