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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 898.02 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 898.02 and 417.72 is: 576.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 898.02 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/898.02 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 898.02 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 375,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,120.91/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.51

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