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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 897.08 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 897.08 and 384.56 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 897.08 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/897.08 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 897.08 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 344,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,974.68/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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