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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 914.90 and 427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 914.90 and 427.12 is: 589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 914.90 = 427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/914.90 = 427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 914.90 × 427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 390,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,772.09/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.19

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