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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 916.02 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 916.02 and 424.40 is: 585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 916.02 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/916.02 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 916.02 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 388,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,758.89/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.86

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