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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 893.33 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 893.33 and 423.32 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 893.33 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/893.33 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 893.33 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 378,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,157.87/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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