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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 898.34 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 898.34 and 418.50 is: 577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 898.34 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/898.34 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 898.34 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 375,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,955.29/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.53

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