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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.45, 893.28 and 585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.45, 893.28 and 585.08 is: 807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.45 : 893.28 = 585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.45/893.28 = 585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.45x = 893.28 × 585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.45x = 522,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,632.87/647.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.22

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