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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.06, 897.07 and 397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.06, 897.07 and 397.90 is: 549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.06 : 897.07 = 397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.06/897.07 = 397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.06x = 897.07 × 397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.06x = 356,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,940.92/650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.09

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