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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 898.15 and 429.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 898.15 and 429.79 is: 592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 898.15 = 429.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/898.15 = 429.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 898.15 × 429.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 386,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,015.89/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.75

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