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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.22, 895.80 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.22, 895.80 and 427.74 is: 590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.22 : 895.80 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.22/895.80 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.22x = 895.80 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.22x = 383,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,169.49/649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.20

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