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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.26, 907 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.26, 907 and 424.52 is: 585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.26 : 907 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.26/907 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.26x = 907 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.26x = 385,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,039.64/657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.83

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