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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 898.36 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 898.36 and 430.40 is: 594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 898.36 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/898.36 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 898.36 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 386,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,654.14/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.43

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