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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.95, 911.99 and 427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.95, 911.99 and 427.94 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.95 : 911.99 = 427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.95/911.99 = 427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.95x = 911.99 × 427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.95x = 390,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,277.00/660.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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