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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 910.34 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 910.34 and 423.56 is: 584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 910.34 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/910.34 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 910.34 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 385,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,585.36/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.60

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