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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.25, 897.48 and 417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.25, 897.48 and 417.51 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 897.48 = 417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/897.48 = 417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 897.48 × 417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 374,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,706.87/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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