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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 893.48 and 426.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 893.48 and 426.53 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 893.48 = 426.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/893.48 = 426.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 893.48 × 426.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 381,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,096.02/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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