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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 897.18 and 414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 897.18 and 414.24 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 897.18 = 414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/897.18 = 414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 897.18 × 414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 371,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,647.84/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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