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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 897.48 and 401.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 897.48 and 401.83 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 897.48 = 401.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/897.48 = 401.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 897.48 × 401.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 360,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,633.65/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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