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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 897.91 and 401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 897.91 and 401.98 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 897.91 = 401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/897.91 = 401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 897.91 × 401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 360,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,944.24/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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