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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.93, 913.37 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.93, 913.37 and 425.91 is: 587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.93 : 913.37 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.93/913.37 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.93x = 913.37 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.93x = 389,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,013.42/661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.70

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