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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 914.44 and 426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 914.44 and 426.99 is: 588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 914.44 = 426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/914.44 = 426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 914.44 × 426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 390,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,453.79/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.90

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