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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.65, 913.13 and 425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.65, 913.13 and 425.75 is: 587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.65 : 913.13 = 425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.65/913.13 = 425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.65x = 913.13 × 425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.65x = 388,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,758.40/661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.56

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