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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 898.04 and 401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 898.04 and 401.91 is: 554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 898.04 = 401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/898.04 = 401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 898.04 × 401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 360,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,931.68/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.44

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