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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.69, 914.09 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.69, 914.09 and 426.93 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.69 : 914.09 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.69/914.09 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.69x = 914.09 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.69x = 390,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,250.31/662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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