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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.49, 898.28 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.49, 898.28 and 418.02 is: 577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.49 : 898.28 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.49/898.28 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.49x = 898.28 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.49x = 375,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,499.01/650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.26

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