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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 897.42 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 897.42 and 414.08 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 897.42 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/897.42 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 897.42 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 371,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,603.67/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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