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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 914.62 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 914.62 and 426.44 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 914.62 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/914.62 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 914.62 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 390,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,028.42/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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