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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 897.36 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 897.36 and 401.64 is: 554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 897.36 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/897.36 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 897.36 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 360,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,415.67/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.32

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