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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 898.76 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 898.76 and 430.31 is: 594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 898.76 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/898.76 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 898.76 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 386,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,745.42/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.09

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