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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.33, 914.94 and 427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.33, 914.94 and 427.35 is: 589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.33 : 914.94 = 427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.33/914.94 = 427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.33x = 914.94 × 427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.33x = 390,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,999.61/663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.45

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