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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.89, 896.50 and 401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.89, 896.50 and 401.01 is: 553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.89 : 896.50 = 401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.89/896.50 = 401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.89x = 896.50 × 401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.89x = 359,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,505.47/649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.18

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