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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 897.20 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 897.20 and 401.68 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 897.20 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/897.20 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 897.20 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 360,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,387.30/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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