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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 898.48 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 898.48 and 418.10 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 898.48 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/898.48 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 898.48 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 375,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,654.49/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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