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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.25, 909.15 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.25, 909.15 and 422.91 is: 583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.25 : 909.15 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.25/909.15 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.25x = 909.15 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.25x = 384,488.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,488.63/659.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.22

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