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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.51, 911.34 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.51, 911.34 and 427.50 is: 589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.51 : 911.34 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.51/911.34 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.51x = 911.34 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.51x = 389,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,597.85/660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.84

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