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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 913.14 and 428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 913.14 and 428.84 is: 591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 913.14 = 428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/913.14 = 428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 913.14 × 428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 391,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,590.96/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.71

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