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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.03, 909.43 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.03, 909.43 and 422.64 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.03 : 909.43 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.03/909.43 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.03x = 909.43 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.03x = 384,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,360.44/659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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