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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 912.16 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 912.16 and 425.14 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 912.16 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/912.16 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 912.16 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 387,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,795.70/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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