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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.37, 915.31 and 426.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.37, 915.31 and 426.94 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.37 : 915.31 = 426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.37/915.31 = 426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.37x = 915.31 × 426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.37x = 390,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,780.32/663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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