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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.04, 914.96 and 426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.04, 914.96 and 426.64 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.04 : 914.96 = 426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.04/914.96 = 426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.04x = 914.96 × 426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.04x = 390,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,358.53/663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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