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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 897.06 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 897.06 and 417 is: 575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 897.06 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/897.06 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 897.06 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 374,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,074.02/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.46

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