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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.62, 915.88 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.62, 915.88 and 427.74 is: 590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.62 : 915.88 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.62/915.88 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.62x = 915.88 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.62x = 391,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,758.51/663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.34

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