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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 897 and 401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 897 and 401.20 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 897 = 401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/897 = 401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 897 × 401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 359,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,876.40/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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