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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 897.62 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 897.62 and 401.82 is: 554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 897.62 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/897.62 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 897.62 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 360,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,681.67/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.49

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