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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 898.01 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 898.01 and 414.56 is: 572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 898.01 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/898.01 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 898.01 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 372,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,272.46/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.20

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