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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.25, 912.16 and 424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.25, 912.16 and 424.94 is: 586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.25 : 912.16 = 424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.25/912.16 = 424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.25x = 912.16 × 424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.25x = 387,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,608.71/661.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.18

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