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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 896.94 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 896.94 and 401.46 is: 553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 896.94 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/896.94 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 896.94 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 360,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,085.53/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.89

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