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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 897.30 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 897.30 and 414.02 is: 571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 897.30 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/897.30 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 897.30 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 371,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,500.15/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.12

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