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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 894.41 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 894.41 and 427.14 is: 589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 894.41 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/894.41 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 894.41 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 382,038.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,038.29/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.73

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