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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.57, 894.07 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.57, 894.07 and 426.90 is: 589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.57 : 894.07 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.57/894.07 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.57x = 894.07 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.57x = 381,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,682.37/647.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.40

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