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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.49, 910.76 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.49, 910.76 and 426.75 is: 589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.49 : 910.76 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.49/910.76 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.49x = 910.76 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.49x = 388,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,664.70/659.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.34

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