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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.58, 897.80 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.58, 897.80 and 402.06 is: 554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.58 : 897.80 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.58/897.80 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.58x = 897.80 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.58x = 360,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,969.47/650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.84

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