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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 897.35 and 417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 897.35 and 417.69 is: 575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 897.35 = 417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/897.35 = 417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 897.35 × 417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 374,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,812.03/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.77

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