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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.61, 913.58 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.61, 913.58 and 426.14 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.61 : 913.58 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.61/913.58 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.61x = 913.58 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.61x = 389,313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,313.13/662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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