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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.42, 909.88 and 426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.42, 909.88 and 426.41 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.42 : 909.88 = 426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.42/909.88 = 426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.42x = 909.88 × 426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.42x = 387,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,980.86/659.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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