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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 910.98 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 910.98 and 427.59 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 910.98 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/910.98 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 910.98 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 389,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,525.94/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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