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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 893.93 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 893.93 and 423.47 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 893.93 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/893.93 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 893.93 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 378,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,545.95/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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