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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 900.05 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 900.05 and 427.01 is: 640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 900.05 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/900.05 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 900.05 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 384,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,323.72/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.89

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