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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 915.17 and 427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 915.17 and 427.34 is: 589.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 915.17 = 427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/915.17 = 427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 915.17 × 427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 391,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,082.04/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.44

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