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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.69, 971.21 and 592.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.69, 971.21 and 592.47 is: 889.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.69 : 971.21 = 592.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.69/971.21 = 592.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.69x = 971.21 × 592.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.69x = 575,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,412.79/646.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.78

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