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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.36, 913.10 and 425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.36, 913.10 and 425.42 is: 587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.36 : 913.10 = 425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.36/913.10 = 425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.36x = 913.10 × 425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.36x = 388,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,451.00/661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.35

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