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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 896.16 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 896.16 and 425.68 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 896.16 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/896.16 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 896.16 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 381,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,479.27/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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