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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.15, 913.10 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.15, 913.10 and 425.72 is: 587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.15 : 913.10 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.15/913.10 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.15x = 913.10 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.15x = 388,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,718.24/662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.06

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