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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.42, 897.24 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.42, 897.24 and 440.61 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.42 : 897.24 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.42/897.24 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.42x = 897.24 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.42x = 395,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,332.92/650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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