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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.25, 897.36 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.25, 897.36 and 401.74 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 897.36 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/897.36 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 897.36 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 360,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,505.41/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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