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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 897.53 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 897.53 and 440.70 is: 607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 897.53 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/897.53 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 897.53 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 395,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,535.90/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.96

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