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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 915.80 and 427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 915.80 and 427.35 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 915.80 = 427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/915.80 = 427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 915.80 × 427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 391,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,368.43/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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