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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 912.24 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 912.24 and 428.46 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 912.24 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/912.24 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 912.24 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 390,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,858.35/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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