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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.77, 915.75 and 427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.77, 915.75 and 427.70 is: 590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.77 : 915.75 = 427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.77/915.75 = 427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.77x = 915.75 × 427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.77x = 391,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,668.56/663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.06

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