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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 896.18 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 896.18 and 401.22 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 896.18 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/896.18 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 896.18 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 359,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,565.34/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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