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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 897.03 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 897.03 and 429.60 is: 592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 897.03 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/897.03 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 897.03 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 385,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,364.09/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.45

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