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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 897.39 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 897.39 and 417.72 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 897.39 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/897.39 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 897.39 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 374,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,857.75/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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