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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.03, 909.21 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.03, 909.21 and 423.12 is: 583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.03 : 909.21 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.03/909.21 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.03x = 909.21 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.03x = 384,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,702.82/659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.74

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