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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.56, 898.07 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.56, 898.07 and 414.82 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.56 : 898.07 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.56/898.07 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.56x = 898.07 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.56x = 372,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,539.81/650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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