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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 896.86 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 896.86 and 401.70 is: 554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 896.86 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/896.86 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 896.86 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 360,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,268.66/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.17

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