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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.61, 912.89 and 425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.61, 912.89 and 425.19 is: 586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.61 : 912.89 = 425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.61/912.89 = 425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.61x = 912.89 × 425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.61x = 388,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,152.76/661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.68

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