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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.18, 892.89 and 426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.18, 892.89 and 426.35 is: 588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.18 : 892.89 = 426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.18/892.89 = 426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.18x = 892.89 × 426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.18x = 380,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,683.65/647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.22

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