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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 910.85 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 910.85 and 424.04 is: 585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 910.85 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/910.85 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 910.85 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 386,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,230.16/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.30

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