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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.56, 896.87 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.56, 896.87 and 440.40 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.56 : 896.87 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.56/896.87 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.56x = 896.87 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.56x = 394,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,979.35/650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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