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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.72, 910.85 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.72, 910.85 and 423.78 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.72 : 910.85 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.72/910.85 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.72x = 910.85 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.72x = 385,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,994.48/659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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