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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.47, 897.63 and 401.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.47, 897.63 and 401.66 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.47 : 897.63 = 401.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.47/897.63 = 401.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.47x = 897.63 × 401.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.47x = 360,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,542.07/650.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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