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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 897.36 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 897.36 and 401.50 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 897.36 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/897.36 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 897.36 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 360,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,285.55/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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