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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 909.46 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 909.46 and 422.91 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 909.46 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/909.46 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 909.46 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 384,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,620.93/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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