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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 898.22 and 430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 898.22 and 430.25 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 898.22 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/898.22 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 898.22 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 386,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,455.74/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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