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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.90, 897.80 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.90, 897.80 and 401.90 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.90 : 897.80 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.90/897.80 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.90x = 897.80 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.90x = 360,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,819.32/650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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