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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 893.22 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 893.22 and 426.36 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 893.22 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/893.22 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 893.22 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 380,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,833.28/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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