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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.38, 892.62 and 588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.38, 892.62 and 588.06 is: 812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.38 : 892.62 = 588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.38/892.62 = 588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.38x = 892.62 × 588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.38x = 524,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,914.12/646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.08

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