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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 897.63 and 401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 897.63 and 401.79 is: 554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 897.63 = 401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/897.63 = 401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 897.63 × 401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 360,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,658.76/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.29

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