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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 897.17 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 897.17 and 417.25 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 897.17 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/897.17 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 897.17 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 374,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,344.18/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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