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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 898.97 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 898.97 and 418.52 is: 577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 898.97 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/898.97 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 898.97 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 376,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,236.92/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.95

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