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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.53, 897.96 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.53, 897.96 and 402.04 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.53 : 897.96 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.53/897.96 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.53x = 897.96 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.53x = 361,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,015.84/650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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