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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 885.96 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 885.96 and 427.56 is: 640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 885.96 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/885.96 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 885.96 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 378,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,801.06/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.75

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