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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 914.13 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 914.13 and 426.60 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 914.13 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/914.13 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 914.13 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 389,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,967.86/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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