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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 913.60 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 913.60 and 426.04 is: 587.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 913.60 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/913.60 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 913.60 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 389,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,230.14/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.94

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