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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 910.98 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 910.98 and 427.32 is: 589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 910.98 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/910.98 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 910.98 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 389,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,279.97/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.66

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