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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.67, 976.37 and 595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.67, 976.37 and 595.83 is: 898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.67 : 976.37 = 595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.67/976.37 = 595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.67x = 976.37 × 595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.67x = 581,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,752.03/647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.22

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