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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 897.72 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 897.72 and 429.66 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 897.72 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/897.72 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 897.72 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 385,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,714.38/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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