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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 897.08 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 897.08 and 401.36 is: 553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 897.08 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/897.08 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 897.08 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 360,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,045.54/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.89

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