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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.93, 897.21 and 414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.93, 897.21 and 414.13 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.93 : 897.21 = 414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.93/897.21 = 414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.93x = 897.21 × 414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.93x = 371,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,561.58/649.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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