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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.47, 897.17 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.47, 897.17 and 401.92 is: 554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.47 : 897.17 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.47/897.17 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.47x = 897.17 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.47x = 360,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,590.57/650.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.35

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