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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.49, 898.04 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.49, 898.04 and 430.08 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.49 : 898.04 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.49/898.04 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.49x = 898.04 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.49x = 386,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,226.75/650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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