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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 897.92 and 429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 897.92 and 429.41 is: 592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 897.92 = 429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/897.92 = 429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 897.92 × 429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 385,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,577.54/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.70

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