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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 896.40 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 896.40 and 426.06 is: 587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 896.40 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/896.40 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 896.40 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 381,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,920.18/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.42

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