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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 898 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 898 and 414.96 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 898 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/898 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 898 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 372,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,634.08/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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