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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.44, 987.11 and 427.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.44, 987.11 and 427.83 is: 640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.44 : 987.11 = 427.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.44/987.11 = 427.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.44x = 987.11 × 427.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.44x = 422,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,317.79/659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.42

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