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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 897.57 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 897.57 and 429.57 is: 592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 897.57 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/897.57 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 897.57 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 385,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,569.14/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.38

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