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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 894.10 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 894.10 and 423.98 is: 585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 894.10 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/894.10 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 894.10 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 379,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,083.42/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.10

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