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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.69, 915.46 and 427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.69, 915.46 and 427.93 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.69 : 915.46 = 427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.69/915.46 = 427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.69x = 915.46 × 427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.69x = 391,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,752.80/663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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