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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 897.65 and 401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 897.65 and 401.84 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 897.65 = 401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/897.65 = 401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 897.65 × 401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 360,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,705.18/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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