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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 898.02 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 898.02 and 417.78 is: 576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 898.02 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/898.02 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 898.02 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 375,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,174.80/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.73

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