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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 897.52 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 897.52 and 429.72 is: 593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 897.52 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/897.52 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 897.52 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 385,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,682.29/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.07

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