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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.21, 892.53 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.21, 892.53 and 425.94 is: 587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.21 : 892.53 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.21/892.53 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.21x = 892.53 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.21x = 380,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,164.23/647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.39

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