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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.13, 893.11 and 426.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.13, 893.11 and 426.53 is: 588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.13 : 893.11 = 426.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.13/893.11 = 426.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.13x = 893.11 × 426.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.13x = 380,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,938.21/647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.66

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