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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 896.34 and 428.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 896.34 and 428.66 is: 591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 896.34 = 428.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/896.34 = 428.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 896.34 × 428.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 384,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,225.10/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.01

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