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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 897.26 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 897.26 and 429.39 is: 592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 897.26 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/897.26 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 897.26 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 385,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,272.32/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.66

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