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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 914.64 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 914.64 and 426.48 is: 588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 914.64 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/914.64 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 914.64 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 390,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,075.67/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.88

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