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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.27, 912.14 and 425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.27, 912.14 and 425.53 is: 586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.27 : 912.14 = 425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.27/912.14 = 425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.27x = 912.14 × 425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.27x = 388,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,139.51/661.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.96

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