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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 911.19 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 911.19 and 427.28 is: 589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 911.19 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/911.19 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 911.19 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 389,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,333.26/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.77

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