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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 897.34 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 897.34 and 417.60 is: 575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 897.34 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/897.34 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 897.34 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 374,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,729.18/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.97

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