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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 896.99 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 896.99 and 401.40 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 896.99 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/896.99 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 896.99 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 360,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,049.78/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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