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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.54, 912.46 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.54, 912.46 and 425.50 is: 586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.54 : 912.46 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.54/912.46 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.54x = 912.46 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.54x = 388,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,251.73/661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.89

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