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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.39, 914.39 and 426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.39, 914.39 and 426.45 is: 588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.39 : 914.39 = 426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.39/914.39 = 426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.39x = 914.39 × 426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.39x = 389,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,938.11/662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.69

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