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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 915.64 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.62, 915.64 and 427.64 is: 590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.62 : 915.64 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.62/915.64 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.62x = 915.64 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.62x = 391,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,564.29/663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.04

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