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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 893.88 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 893.88 and 426.75 is: 588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 893.88 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/893.88 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 893.88 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 381,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,463.29/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.79

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