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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 897.18 and 384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 897.18 and 384.58 is: 530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 897.18 = 384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/897.18 = 384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 897.18 × 384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 345,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,037.48/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.72

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