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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662, 912.73 and 425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662, 912.73 and 425.53 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662 : 912.73 = 425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662/912.73 = 425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662x = 912.73 × 425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662x = 388,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,394.00/662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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