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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.09, 897.14 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.09, 897.14 and 401.42 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.09 : 897.14 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.09/897.14 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.09x = 897.14 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.09x = 360,133.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,133.19/650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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