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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 909.96 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 909.96 and 426.56 is: 588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 909.96 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/909.96 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 909.96 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 388,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,152.54/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.25

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