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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 912.74 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 912.74 and 425.46 is: 587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 912.74 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/912.74 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 912.74 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 388,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,334.36/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.35

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