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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 909.81 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 909.81 and 426.39 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 909.81 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/909.81 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 909.81 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 387,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,933.89/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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