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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 897.35 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 897.35 and 429.44 is: 592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 897.35 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/897.35 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 897.35 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 385,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,351.35/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.09

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