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