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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 900.16 and 427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 900.16 and 427.07 is: 640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 900.16 = 427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/900.16 = 427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 900.16 × 427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 384,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,431.33/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.82

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