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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.27, 897.37 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.27, 897.37 and 417.39 is: 576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.27 : 897.37 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.27/897.37 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.27x = 897.37 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.27x = 374,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,551.18/650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.00

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