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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.02, 916.47 and 427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.02, 916.47 and 427.98 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.02 : 916.47 = 427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.02/916.47 = 427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.02x = 916.47 × 427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.02x = 392,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,230.83/664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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