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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 897.18 and 429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 897.18 and 429.10 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 897.18 = 429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/897.18 = 429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 897.18 × 429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 384,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,976.09/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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