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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 910.57 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 910.57 and 423.92 is: 584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 910.57 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/910.57 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 910.57 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 386,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,008.83/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.92

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