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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 896.75 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 896.75 and 401.27 is: 553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 896.75 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/896.75 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 896.75 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 359,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,837.80/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.56

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