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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 897.90 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 897.90 and 414.44 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 897.90 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/897.90 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 897.90 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 372,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,125.68/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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