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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 912.98 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 912.98 and 425.94 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 912.98 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/912.98 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 912.98 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 388,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,872.57/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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