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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 897.83 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 897.83 and 402.08 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 897.83 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/897.83 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 897.83 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 360,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,995.00/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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