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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.56, 910.02 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.56, 910.02 and 426.88 is: 588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.56 : 910.02 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.56/910.02 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.56x = 910.02 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.56x = 388,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,469.34/659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.98

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