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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 897.70 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 897.70 and 401.76 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 897.70 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/897.70 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 897.70 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 360,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,659.95/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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