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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.03, 909.45 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.03, 909.45 and 426.16 is: 588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.03 : 909.45 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.03/909.45 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.03x = 909.45 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.03x = 387,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,571.21/659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.09

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