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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 893.13 and 426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 893.13 and 426.05 is: 587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 893.13 = 426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/893.13 = 426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 893.13 × 426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 380,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,518.04/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.77

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