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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.78, 897.98 and 418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.78, 897.98 and 418.22 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.78 : 897.98 = 418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.78/897.98 = 418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.78x = 897.98 × 418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.78x = 375,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,553.20/650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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