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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.68, 910.44 and 426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.68, 910.44 and 426.64 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.68 : 910.44 = 426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.68/910.44 = 426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.68x = 910.44 × 426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.68x = 388,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,430.12/659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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