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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.25, 913.29 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.25, 913.29 and 425.91 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.25 : 913.29 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.25/913.29 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.25x = 913.29 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.25x = 388,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,979.34/662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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