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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 898.13 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 898.13 and 429.71 is: 593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 898.13 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/898.13 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 898.13 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 385,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,938.76/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.33

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