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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.47, 894.02 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.47, 894.02 and 423.56 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.47 : 894.02 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.47/894.02 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.47x = 894.02 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.47x = 378,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,672.17/647.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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