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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.90, 898.53 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.90, 898.53 and 415.16 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.90 : 898.53 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.90/898.53 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.90x = 898.53 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.90x = 373,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,035.96/650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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