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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.30, 893.22 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.30, 893.22 and 426.88 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.30 : 893.22 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.30/893.22 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.30x = 893.22 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.30x = 381,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,297.75/648.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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