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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 912.33 and 425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 912.33 and 425.27 is: 586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 912.33 = 425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/912.33 = 425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 912.33 × 425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 387,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,982.02/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.94

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