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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.39, 910.96 and 427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.39, 910.96 and 427.52 is: 589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.39 : 910.96 = 427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.39/910.96 = 427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.39x = 910.96 × 427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.39x = 389,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,448.00/660.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.72

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