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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.19, 912.36 and 428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.19, 912.36 and 428.31 is: 591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.19 : 912.36 = 428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.19/912.36 = 428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.19x = 912.36 × 428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.19x = 390,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,772.91/661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.02

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