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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.53, 896.97 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.53, 896.97 and 417.25 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.53 : 896.97 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.53/896.97 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.53x = 896.97 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.53x = 374,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,260.73/650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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