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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.58, 898.32 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.58, 898.32 and 441.18 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.58 : 898.32 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.58/898.32 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.58x = 898.32 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.58x = 396,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,320.82/650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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