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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.31, 909.62 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.31, 909.62 and 423.24 is: 583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.31 : 909.62 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.31/909.62 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.31x = 909.62 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.31x = 384,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,985.45/659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.92

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