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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.28, 891.33 and 425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.28, 891.33 and 425.06 is: 586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.28 : 891.33 = 425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.28/891.33 = 425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.28x = 891.33 × 425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.28x = 378,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,868.73/646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.23

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