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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 898.41 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 898.41 and 415.08 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 898.41 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/898.41 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 898.41 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 372,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,907.53/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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