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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 897.68 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 897.68 and 417.76 is: 576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 897.68 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/897.68 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 897.68 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 375,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,014.80/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.31

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