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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.13, 910.97 and 427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.13, 910.97 and 427.25 is: 589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.13 : 910.97 = 427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.13/910.97 = 427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.13x = 910.97 × 427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.13x = 389,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,211.93/660.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.60

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