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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.28, 884.52 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.28, 884.52 and 427.68 is: 641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.28 : 884.52 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.28/884.52 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.28x = 884.52 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.28x = 378,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,291.51/589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.96

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