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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 914.98 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 914.98 and 427.04 is: 589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 914.98 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/914.98 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 914.98 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 390,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,733.06/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.32

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