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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 898.52 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 898.52 and 429.93 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 898.52 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/898.52 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 898.52 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 386,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,298.55/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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