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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.99, 913.14 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.99, 913.14 and 426.25 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.99 : 913.14 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.99/913.14 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.99x = 913.14 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.99x = 389,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,221.51/661.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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