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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 913.60 and 425.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 913.60 and 425.77 is: 587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 913.60 = 425.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/913.60 = 425.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 913.60 × 425.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 388,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,983.47/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.38

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