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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 910.32 and 426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 910.32 and 426.92 is: 588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 910.32 = 426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/910.32 = 426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 910.32 × 426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 388,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,633.81/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.98

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