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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.25, 912.84 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.25, 912.84 and 425.32 is: 587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.25 : 912.84 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.25/912.84 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.25x = 912.84 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.25x = 388,249.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,249.11/661.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.14

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