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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.76, 898.61 and 429.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.76, 898.61 and 429.63 is: 593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.76 : 898.61 = 429.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.76/898.61 = 429.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.76x = 898.61 × 429.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.76x = 386,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,067.67/650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.26

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