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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 897.72 and 414.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 897.72 and 414.55 is: 571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 897.72 = 414.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/897.72 = 414.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 897.72 × 414.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 372,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,149.83/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.90

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