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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.74, 973.64 and 589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.74, 973.64 and 589.34 is: 887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.74 : 973.64 = 589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.74/973.64 = 589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.74x = 973.64 × 589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.74x = 573,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,797.18/646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.21

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