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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 897.32 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 897.32 and 414.06 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 897.32 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/897.32 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 897.32 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 371,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,544.32/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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