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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 894.24 and 594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 894.24 and 594.81 is: 821.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 894.24 = 594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/894.24 = 594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 894.24 × 594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 531,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,902.89/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.52

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