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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 915.93 and 427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 915.93 and 427.80 is: 590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 915.93 = 427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/915.93 = 427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 915.93 × 427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 391,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,834.85/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.20

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