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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.44, 897.39 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.44, 897.39 and 401.50 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.44 : 897.39 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.44/897.39 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.44x = 897.39 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.44x = 360,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,299.84/650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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