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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 915.25 and 426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 915.25 and 426.99 is: 589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 915.25 = 426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/915.25 = 426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 915.25 × 426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 390,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,802.60/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.51

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