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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.51, 912.72 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.51, 912.72 and 428.50 is: 591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.51 : 912.72 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.51/912.72 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.51x = 912.72 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.51x = 391,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,100.52/661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.22

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