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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 897.02 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 897.02 and 401.08 is: 553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 897.02 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/897.02 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 897.02 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 359,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,780.15/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.34

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