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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.59, 895.62 and 428.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.59, 895.62 and 428.19 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.59 : 895.62 = 428.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.59/895.62 = 428.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.59x = 895.62 × 428.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.59x = 383,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,491.05/649.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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