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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 976.20 and 586.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 976.20 and 586.27 is: 883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 976.20 = 586.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/976.20 = 586.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 976.20 × 586.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 572,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,314.33/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.34

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