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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 915.02 and 427.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 915.02 and 427.21 is: 589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 915.02 = 427.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/915.02 = 427.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 915.02 × 427.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 390,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,898.98/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.23

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