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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 898.29 and 430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 898.29 and 430.01 is: 593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 898.29 = 430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/898.29 = 430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 898.29 × 430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 386,267.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,267.04/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.65

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