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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.38, 909.96 and 426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.38, 909.96 and 426.91 is: 589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.38 : 909.96 = 426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.38/909.96 = 426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.38x = 909.96 × 426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.38x = 388,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,464.34/659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.14

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