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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.71, 891.84 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.71, 891.84 and 425.44 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.71 : 891.84 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.71/891.84 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.71x = 891.84 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.71x = 379,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,424.41/646.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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