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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.74, 898.32 and 414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.74, 898.32 and 414.94 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.74 : 898.32 = 414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.74/898.32 = 414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.74x = 898.32 × 414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.74x = 372,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,748.90/650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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