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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 897.32 and 429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 897.32 and 429.40 is: 592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 897.32 = 429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/897.32 = 429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 897.32 × 429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 385,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,309.21/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.31

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