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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 897.24 and 414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 897.24 and 414.15 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 897.24 = 414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/897.24 = 414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 897.24 × 414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 371,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,596.86/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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