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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.23, 914.40 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.23, 914.40 and 426.76 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.23 : 914.40 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.23/914.40 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.23x = 914.40 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.23x = 390,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,227.06/663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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