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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.71, 912.33 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.71, 912.33 and 425.25 is: 586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.71 : 912.33 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.71/912.33 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.71x = 912.33 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.71x = 387,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,968.33/661.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.31

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