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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.64, 914.96 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.64, 914.96 and 427.16 is: 588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.64 : 914.96 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.64/914.96 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.64x = 914.96 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.64x = 390,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,837.74/663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.93

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