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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 897.80 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 897.80 and 417.68 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 897.80 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/897.80 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 897.80 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 374,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,993.10/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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