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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.42, 912.26 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.42, 912.26 and 425.20 is: 586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.42 : 912.26 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.42/912.26 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.42x = 912.26 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.42x = 387,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,893.44/661.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.46

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