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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 916.10 and 427.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 916.10 and 427.79 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 916.10 = 427.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/916.10 = 427.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 916.10 × 427.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 391,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,898.42/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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