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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 915.84 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 915.84 and 427.74 is: 590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 915.84 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/915.84 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 915.84 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 391,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,741.40/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.11

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