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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 897.61 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 897.61 and 402.04 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 897.61 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/897.61 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 897.61 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 360,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,875.12/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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