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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.04, 910.98 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.04, 910.98 and 427 is: 589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.04 : 910.98 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.04/910.98 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.04x = 910.98 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.04x = 388,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,988.46/660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.34

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