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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.69, 910.29 and 426.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.69, 910.29 and 426.81 is: 588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.69 : 910.29 = 426.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.69/910.29 = 426.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.69x = 910.29 × 426.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.69x = 388,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,520.87/659.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.95

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