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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 910.92 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 910.92 and 427.02 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 910.92 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/910.92 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 910.92 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 388,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,981.06/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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