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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.09, 897.01 and 425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.09, 897.01 and 425.95 is: 587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.09 : 897.01 = 425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.09/897.01 = 425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.09x = 897.01 × 425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.09x = 382,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,078.10/650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.73

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