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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 893.44 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 893.44 and 426.88 is: 588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 893.44 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/893.44 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 893.44 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 381,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,391.67/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.79

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