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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 893.32 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 893.32 and 426.08 is: 588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 893.32 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/893.32 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 893.32 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 380,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,625.79/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.18

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