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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.43, 912.64 and 425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.43, 912.64 and 425.42 is: 586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.43 : 912.64 = 425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.43/912.64 = 425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.43x = 912.64 × 425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.43x = 388,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,255.31/661.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.99

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