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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.59, 913.95 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.59, 913.95 and 426.84 is: 588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.59 : 913.95 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.59/913.95 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.59x = 913.95 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.59x = 390,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,110.42/662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.77

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