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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.71, 897.91 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.71, 897.91 and 402.09 is: 554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.71 : 897.91 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.71/897.91 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.71x = 897.91 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.71x = 361,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,040.63/650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.84

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